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    • CoursesCreate structured learning experiences
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Posts About Use Case: Blog and News

Browse all our posts about building and growing a blog or news membership site. Whether you’re launching a paid newsletter, creating gated content, or adding a paywall to your WordPress blog, Paid Memberships Pro gives you the tools to earn from your content reliably and affordably.

How to Restrict Access to Anything in WordPress

How to Restrict Access to Anything in WordPress

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Fade Out Text When Previewing Premium Content

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Creating a Premium Experience: How to Restrict Blog Comments to Members

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How to Create a Drip Campaign From Your Blog Content

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How to Leverage Premium Subscription Services for Membership Growth

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The Basics of Running a Drip Content Membership Site

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Membership Sites for Thought Leaders: Get Paid for Your Expertise

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We're 100% GPL

Our plugin's code is not obfuscated, runs on as many sites as you want and can be customized to fit your project's needs. We just ask that you follow the GPLv2 guidelines by applying the GPLv2 license to any altered or unaltered version of PMPro that you distribute. License Details »

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Recent Articles and Updates

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    Restrict The Events Calendar Event Categories by Membership Level

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    Require Membership for Posts in a Custom Taxonomy Term

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    Society State Capped Its Membership at Five Businesses, Then Filled It

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